The tool's investment is less than a physical device.
F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition enhances application security with web application firewall protection and SSL offloading, offering benefits like improved security posture and operational efficiency. Noted for stable performance, it integrates LTM and Global Traffic Manager easily but is costly with annual licenses. It lacks support for microservices and has issues with failover reliability, while demanding significant resources. Its cost-effective nature compared to physical devices is offset by its high infrastructure demands and pricing concerns.
